In the last years, DNA arrays have attracted
increasing attention among medical diagnosis and
analytical chemists. The broad range of application
that has been found for DNA arrays makes them an
important analytical tool.
The main goal of this book is to broadly review the
emerging technology of oligonucleotide based
biosensors for DNA and protein detection, devoting
special attention in target label free
electrochemical biosensors. The first two chapters
explore the technology behind oligonucleotide and
aptamer based biosensors and review the state of the
art of these devices. In next chapters, emphasis is
laid on the experimental development of biosensors,
ranging from bio-self assembled surfaces modification
to arrays microfabrication and from electrochemical
detections to oligonucleotide label-conjugation.
This book provides a useful tool for study thoroughly
this emerging field, giving to the reader not only a
wide biosensors overview, but also experimental
protocols for the development of these devices. This
book should be specially useful for researchers in
biosensors, electrochemistry detection and
bio-surface modification or anyone else interested on
this topic.